Would you say 2) as well when you are fascinated by the way "you" hit the ball? 1) Boy, did you ever hit the ball beautifully! 2) Boy, did you ever hit the ball so beautifully! Thanks. Hiro
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No, Hiro. #2 is unnatural. 'So' is redundant; 'ever' has the same intent.
— Mister Micawber
No, Hiro.
#2 is unnatural.
'So' is redundant; 'ever' has the same intent.
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